Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina's final group match as Scaloni rotates squad
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Yosua Arya
10d ago· 1 min readenNews
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the team's final group-stage match, with the decision made to give other squad members playing time after Argentina secured qualification. Messi is expected to play in the second half.
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Twitter / XLionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina's final group match as Scaloni rotates squadgoal.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledLionel Messi will be on the bench, but I'm telling you because it's you.
Messi will most likely play the second half. It's a decision primarily made so that his teammates can also get playing time.
The lads who are going to play tomorrow deserve to play. They're pa
Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final group-stage match as the world champions rotate after securing qualification.
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